YEARLY HIGH
0.2370 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2026 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2255 GHS

2011 BWP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.2026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2264 to the December average rate of 0.2183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2370 was up 3.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,185 GHS
2010 Average 1,052 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,013 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.14 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2344
0.2155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2288, compared to 0.2223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0302 GHS (High: 0.2328 / Low: 0.2026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GHS (High: 0.2328 / Low: 0.2269).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.2298) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+14.76%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.2298
2010 Avg (May) 0.2003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2313 0.2220 0.2264
February 0.2328 0.2026 0.2222
March 0.2328 0.2269 0.2301
April 0.2362 0.2296 0.2328
May 0.2370 0.2245 0.2298
June 0.2349 0.2281 0.2313
July 0.2334 0.2264 0.2306
August 0.2328 0.2230 0.2265
September 0.2283 0.2093 0.2208
October 0.2253 0.2124 0.2205
November 0.2231 0.2122 0.2171
December 0.2229 0.2140 0.2183